Sweet Prayer (Katemfe) Fruit Plant (Thaumatococcus Daniellii) Revered for centuries

Revered for centuries

Ripe nuts separate and float away on the tide

Native Use and History: Originating from Brazil

particularly in potassium

Korn can get contaminated with something called mycotoxins

Sweet Prayer (Katemfe) Fruit Plant (Thaumatococcus Daniellii) Revered for centuriesBotanical Name: Thaumatococcus daniellii Common Names: Sweet Prayer Plant, Katemfe General Information: Native to Africa. Known for being the natural source of thaumatin, an intensely sweet protein. Thaumatin is of interest in the development of sweeteners. Seeds are eaten raw or cooked. Chewing raw seeds affects taste buds, making sour foods taste sweet for about an hour afterward. Culinary Uses: Seeds are used for sweetening bread, fruits, and tea.